Philippians 3:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 3:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 3:7 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 3:7 — KJV
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.”
— Philippians 3:7 (KJV)
Philippians 3:7 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 3:7
“And the children of Israel did secretly those things that were not right against the LORD their God, and they built them high places in all their cities, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.”
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“Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:7: things, gain, those
“For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:7: things, gain, those
“But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:7: things, those, christ
“But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:7: things, gain, those
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